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55 Alive Driver Refresher Course

Wednesday, November 19 and 26, 2025 | 1 to 4 pm

Tuesday, December 2 and 9, 2025 | 1 to 4 pm

Rideau Hub | Former Rideau High School

Room 235| 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Ottawa

The 55 Alive course is designed to help drivers aged 55 and older maintain their independence and confidence on the road while improving their driving skills.

Through this interactive program, you will:

• Feel safer behind the wheel
• Improve social ties help us stay healthy and joyful
• Update yourself on traffic laws and new technology
• Know how to react to the actions of other drivers
• Identify bad driving habits
• Voice your concerns in a friendly and relaxed environment

This is a 2-day course, and participants must attend both days to receive a certificate.

More Than Four Walls: Age Friendly Housing Builds Connections and Community

Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Rideau Hub | Former Rideau High School

Cafeteria | 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Ottawa

In the fall of 2023, the Age Friendly Housing Committee launched the Community Conversations Initiative to provide a space for older adults in Ottawa to talk about their housing needs. The initiative involved gathering data through community conversations, and a survey and encouraging people to become more engaged in advocating for their housing needs.

This forum provides the highlights of what we heard and what we need to advance age-friendly housing options that are affordable and accessible in Ottawa.

Promoting and Maintaining Your Mental Wellbeing as You Age

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 10:30 am to 1 pm

Carlington Community Health Centre | 900 Merivale Rd. | Ottawa

As you get older, their mental health can become a concern. Yet, many older adults do not get the help they need. Easy access to the information about mental health and mental health services in Ottawa is important. It can help you protect, promote, and maintain your mental wellbeing!

Mental health is the state of your psychological and emotional wellbeing. It can affect and be affected by your physical health. Mental health is more than just being okay or not.

Join the Health Issues Committee for a dynamic presentation by a leading expert to explore promoting and maintaining your mental health and the local services and resources for you and your family and friends.

Favoriser et maintenir son bien-être mental en vieillissant

Le mardi 25 novembre 2025 | 12 h à 14 h 30

Centre de santé communautaire Carlington | 900 chemin Merivale | Ottawa

Nurturing Mental Wellness and Resiliency

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 10 am to 12 pm

Rideau Hub | Former Rideau High School

Room 235 - 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Ottawa

Participants will increase their knowledge related to mental wellness and resiliency as they age. Useful tools and ideas will be shared to help create tangible and concrete plans to support mental wellness.

Cultiver la résilience et le bien-être mental

Le mercredi 5 novembre 2025 | 10 h à 12 h

Salle 235 | Rideau Community Hub | Ancienne école secondaire Rideau

815, boul. St-Laurent | Ottawa

Understanding the Recipe for Healthy Aging

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 1 to 3 pm

Rideau Hub | Former Rideau High School

Room 235 - 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Ottawa

Participants will learn about changing dietary needs and eating habits as we age, reflect on their own eating habits, needs and challenges, discuss heathy eating, and explore opportunities to expand their options.

Comprendre les éléments d'une alimentation saine

Le mercredi 3 décembre 2025 | 13 h à 15 h

Salle 235 | Rideau Community Hub | Ancienne école secondaire Rideau

815, boul. St-Laurent | Ottawa

What is Southwinds Café

The south wind evokes warmth, movement, growth, and openness of the heart.  In that same spirit, the Southwinds Café invites older adults to gather for thought-provoking sessions where ideas flow and everyone feels at home.



• Hear from inspiring guests
• Explore a variety of topics
• Share your thoughts in a welcoming setting
• Connect with fellow older adults

Twentieth Century Canadian History through the Magic of Radio

with Laurence Wall (formerly of CBC Radio)

Friday, October 31, 2025 | 10 am to 12 pm

Rideau Hub | Former Rideau High School

Room 235 - 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Ottawa

"Twentieth Century Canadian History through the Magic of Radio" looks at great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life. They range from the well-known (Second World War) to the long forgotten (1936 Moose River Mine Disaster). Radio proved to be the ideal medium for a country with a vast land mass but a relatively small population.

This English presentation looks at those 20th century events using slides and historic audio from each event.

This presentation is filled with nostalgia for a bygone era along with some of the characteristic humour that Laurence brought to CBC Radio listeners for many years.

Alcohol, Sleep and Stress Reduction

Friday, November 21, 2025 | 10 am to 12 pm

Rideau Hub | Former Rideau High School

Room 235 - 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Ottawa

​​This presentation by Dr. Ailen Comerton will explore Canada’s new alcohol guidelines as you age and what they mean for your health, practical tips for improving sleep quality, and simple tools to manage stress in daily life. Participants will gain up-to-date information, learn self-care strategies, and leave with practical resources to support healthier choices and overall well-being.​ 

The Gift of Belonging: How Connection Enriches Our Lives

Friday, December 12, 2025 | 10 am to 12 pm

Rideau Hub | Former Rideau High School

Room 235 - 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Ottawa

This session will explore what it means to belong, why we crave connection, and how social ties support our health and happiness. Hear a resident from Belcourt Retirement Home share her story, take part in a short interactive exercise, and join an open Q&A to share your own thoughts and experiences.

Le cadeau du sentiment d'appartenance: comment les liens enrichissent nos vies

Le vendredi 5 décembre 2025 | 13 h à 15 h

Salle 235 | Rideau Community Hub | Ancienne école secondaire Rideau

815, boul. St-Laurent | Ottawa

Engage at Every Age - Get Involved!

The Council on Aging in partnership with Andrew Fleck Children Services & Families Canada

The Engage at Every Age (EAEA) initiative invites older adults to connect, share skills, and build relationships with young children through play, conversation, and shared activities. You might read stories, help with art projects, garden together, or simply enjoy moments of laughter and learning side by side. If you’re ready to experience the joy, purpose, and mutual respect that come from these meaningful connections, get in touch with us to get started.

NOTE: The Community Events listed in the Newsletter are provided as an information service by the COA. We are sharing this information on behalf of other community organizations.

For more event details or how to register, please check with the organization listed as the event host.

Park Place Open House and Halloween Costume Parade

Park Place | A Brightwater Community

Friday, October 31, 2025 | 11 am - 2 pm

120 Central Park Dr. | Ottawa

Get ready for a fang-tastic afternoon at Park Place Senior Living's Halloween Open House & Costume Parade! Celebrate the spooky season with festive costumes, delicious treats, and frightfully fun refreshments.

AIM Fitness 12 Year Anniversary

AIM Fitness

Monday, November 3, 2025 | 12 - 3 pm

Kanata Baptist Church | 465 Hazeldean Rd. | Kanata

AIM Fitness has been helping older adults improve their strength, mobility and overall health for 12 years now!!! And they would love to have you celebrate this HUGE milestone with them! Light refreshments will be served.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario

Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 1 - 2 pm | Online

Join EAPO and Service Canada for this webinar, that will provide an overview of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), including eligibility criteria, services covered, costs and the application process. We will also review information on My Sun Life online account, other plans, and non-insured health benefits.

Introduction to Ontario's Estate Administration Tax

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 1 - 2 pm | Online

Join EAPO for their Tax Talk Series with the Ontario Ministry of Finance for a webinar that will help explain Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax and how it could apply to your estate or an estate you are administering.

Ageism Awareness Toolkit

Monday, November 10, 2025 | 1 - 2 pm | Online

Join for a webinar introducing two new educational resources developed by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) with stewardship and support from the International Longevity Centre Canada (ILCC) and older persons actively guiding and informing every step of the process.

Ontario's Credits, Benefits and Support for Seniors with Lower Income

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 1 - 2 pm | Online

Join EAPO for their Tax Talk Series with the Ontario Ministry of Finance for a webinar to help you learn about tax credits, benefits, and other programs that support seniors in Ontario with a modest income.

Fraud Prevention

Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 1 - 2 pm | Online

Join EAPO and Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency, to learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services so that you can better protect yourself from scammers. We will also review what to do if you suspect you have been a victim of fraud.

Financial Literacy Month at the Bank of Canada Museum

Bank of Canada Museum

Every day in the November except Tuesdays and Wednesdays| 10 am - 5 pm

Bank of Canada Museum | 30 Bank Street | Ottawa

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with a full lineup of free activities for all ages!

Money Fair – Nov 1: Explore interactive booths on budgeting, saving, fraud prevention, and more. Collect a stamp at each booth to win a prize!

Building Wealth in Canada Workshop – Nov 15-16: Are you a New Canadian? Learn how to manage your money in this practical workshop led by a chartered professional accountant.

Nurturing Mental Health and Wellness for Caregivers: Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning, and Empowerment (SCALE) Program

The Ontario Caregiver Organization

Tuesdays through December 2, 2025 | 12 - 1 pm | Online

The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs.

English Country Dancing

Ottawa English Contry Dance Club

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday starting September 10th to the end of May

3 to 5 p.m. | Mlacak Community Centre | 2500 Campeau Dr. | Kanata

Spend Wednesday afternoon away from TV or computer doing something fun. Dancing is a way to exercise one’s brain and body, to lift spirits, to meet new friends. We dance wide variety of dances from 14th century to modern. Every dance is taught. “If you can walk, you can dance”.

Q & A Session

Ottawa PC User's Group

Every Wednesday | 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Online

The Ottawa PC Users’ Group will be hosting their weekly Q&A session through video conference. This open forum helps fulfill our motto “Users helping users”.

Home Automation - An Introduction

Wednesday, November 12 | 7:30 to 9 p.m. | Online

This presentation will show how home automation technology allows us to control our connected devices and appliances from a central hub using a smartphones or a tablet. Bill will explain how to set up a system using widely available home automation devices.

Coffee, Company, and Conversation

St Mark's Anglican Church

Every Thursday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 1606 Fisher Avenue | Ottawa

This get-together enables senior community residents and friends of all faiths and persuasions to meet, share, and enjoy each others’ company.  The weekly coffee mornings vary in featuring fun activities, music, and/or speakers. as well as coffee, teas and homemade baking.

Check out for following community events from friends of the COA

Fill in the Community Events Submission Form and hit "submit".

Please note: All submissions must have either a URL link or a poster attached.

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